Question

Identify the terms and like terms in the expression.

1: 11x + 2x

2: 9x - 5x

3: 21x + 6 - x - 5

4: 8x + 14 - 3x + 1​

Answer 1

1. The like terms are 11x and 2x and the terms are 11x and 2x

2. The like terms are 9x and -5x and the terms are 9x and -5x

3. the like terms are (21x and x) and (6 and -5) and the terms are 21x, 6, -x, and -5.

4. The like terms are (8x and -3x) and (14 and 1). And the terms are 8x, 14, -3x, and 1.